Tuesday 21 July 2015

Travel in the Garo Hills, Meghalaya

Garo Hills Adventure Tours and Wildlife Attractions in Meghalaya

State : Meghalaya, in the north east of India.
Best time to Travel : September to May.
Weather Conditions : Pleasant, pollution-free.
Location : Situated in the headquarter town of Tura in the state of Meghalaya, about 323 km viaGuwahati in India.

Garo Hills Tourism in Meghalaya
Garo Hills known for its abundance of wildlife attracts and adventure tours, it is a perfect place for photographers to capture the multifaceted sights of a unique range of flora and fauna. Two mountain ranges - the Arabella range and the Tura range, pass through the Garo Hills, forming the great Balpakram valley in between. The headquarter town of Tura is 323 Km via Guwahati, at an altitude of 657 Km. The highest point in the Garo Hills is Nokrek Peak with elevation of 1412 m, this is the place good for adventure trekking tours. As there are various

amazing landscape of hills against a backdrop of low-lying plains. A sunset view can be best seen from Tura Peak at 1,400 m and its summit can be reached by a taking a 5 km adventure trek and partly by hiking tour and also by rock-climbing trip. Travel to Garo Hills in Meghalaya
Airport : Guwahati is the nearest airport from where Shillong can be reached by bus or car. Daily buses also connect Shillong with Guwahatiairport. Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd, under the aegis of the Government of Meghalaya, has commenced regular helicopter flights connectingShillong and Tura to Guwahati.

Railhead : Guwahati is the nearest railhead and is well-connected to the rest of the country.

Road Transport : Both Deluxe and ordinary bus services are available. Meghalaya Road Transport also run regular bus services in Meghalaya.

Hotels Resorts and Staying in Garo Hills (Meghalaya)
There are few accommodations and tourist lodges for the tourist coming form all over the world to Meghalaya, India.

Sightseeing Tours and Travel Attractions of Garo Hills (Meghalaya)
Siju Cave
Located on the cliff overhanging the right bank of the Simsang River in south Garo Hills district, the cave is locally known as Dobakhol or the cave of bats. The cave consists of innumerable internal chambers and labyrinths, which have not yet been fully explored. The depth of the cave is yet to be fathomed. The cave is totally dark with a perennial stream flowing out of it, which abounds with different forms of aquatic life. The formation of stalagmites and stalactites in these caves resemble those of blue grotto in the isle of Capri.

Nokrek
The famous attractions is the highest point of the Garo Hills region of the state is the Nokrek Peak. A virgin canopy of thick, tall and lush green forests cover Nokrek and its environs. The Nokrek National Park has been established at Nokrek and it abounds in various wildlife including herds of wild elephants, rare varieties of birds and pheasants, beside rare orchids.

Siju Bird Sanctuary
Just across the Siju Cave on the other side of Simsang river in the south Garo Hills- where you can spot many rare and protected wild birds-during winter some migrating birds have been visiting this places, which will be an added attraction to wild life lovers. Imilchang Dare
It is a waterfall of immense visual beauty. The deep green environs full of large ferns, tall creepers and elegant climbers complete the desired effect, making Imilchang Dare a memorable sight. The deep wide pool at the bottom of the falls with its wide and expansive surrounding make it an exciting natural swimming pool, full of fish of varied size and colour, besides being an ideal picnic spot.

Sisobibra
Sisobibra is a place of historical importance where the Garos fought their last battle against the British under the command of Pa Togan Nengminja. It is just 12 km from Williamnagar on the way to Tura on the bank of the mighty Simsang River.

Bhaitbari
Located on the western frontier of the state, Bhaitbari is a small village of West Garo Hills district. The site is renowned for the archaeological finds having been uncovered after protracted 'excavations' on the area. The finds are of artifacts, which reveal the existence of planned places of worship. The Bhaitbari excavations are certainly of immense historical and anthropological interest and importance.

Chibragre
Meaning confluence of 2 rivers is just 25 minutes drive from Tura, a veritable picnic spot with its lush green surrounding and breath taking beauty. The traditional hanging bamboo cane bridge suspended over the Ganol River from bank to bank lures many picnickers to try this swinging bridge.

Rongbang Dare
This sprightly fall though perennial, is at its best during the monsoon months. It presents motorists deriving from Asanangre towards Willaimnagar, a romantic visual of lasting satisfaction. Clustered on either side by vast evergreen hills of Bamboo, the falls itself appears to be on the sway, leaving the viewer with memories of ecstatic joy.

Williamnagar
Headquarter of East Garo Hills district encircled by the Simsang River - has been named after the 1st chief minister of Meghalaya Captain Williamson A. Sangma.

Rongdang Falls
Just above the famous Siju Cave in the midst of green thick jungle one can see a beautiful waterfall cascading down.

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